Addis Ababa Science and Technology University - AASTU (reviews)

Even though it doesn’t have that much infrastructure, it’s eager for technological advancement and building laboratories is impressive and i highly recommend it.
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University is one of the universities that have peace around it.

Addis Ababa science and technology is a good university for students interested in sceince and tech. It has many worshops and laboratories. However if you find yourself struggllng with personal or familiy matters during your studies, the campus culture, emotional and psychological interactions are not encouraging. The university community (lecturers, advisors, head of departments and related commites) are not understanding and gives zero attention to their students. overall the campus have no counselling and emotional support services.

My experience at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU) was a mix of valuable academic learning and frustrating administrative inefficiencies. The Software Engineering program provided a solid theoretical foundation, and there were opportunities to participate in innovation-focused projects, hackathons, and community-building initiatives, especially if you took the initiative yourself.

However, the university suffers from a lack of effective student representation and slow, bureaucratic processes. The student union is mostly inactive or unresponsive, rarely addressing student needs or pushing for positive change. Similarly, the administration can be dismissive, disorganized, and slow to support student initiatives—even those that clearly benefit the university community.

Despite these challenges, AASTU has potential. Many of the students are talented and driven, and there’s a growing culture of innovation. If the university improves its leadership, listens to students more, and reduces red tape, it could become one of the top institutions in the country. Until then, success here depends largely on your own initiative and resilience.

AASTU has potential, but it still has a long way to go in terms of infrastructure and organization. The faculty members are knowledgeable, but the university struggles with outdated lab equipment and insufficient research opportunities. Many students feel that theoretical learning dominates practical experience. One of the biggest issues is the internet—slow and unreliable, making it hard to complete research or access global academic resources. However, the university is improving, with more international collaborations and better campus facilities. If AASTU continues on this path, it could become a leading African institution for science and technology.